Can we rebuild the way OKC built their team?

I have to admit, with the Pistons being down and OKC being somewhat close to me, I have watched a lot of their games this year. They have a nice looking squad that they primarily build around established college players. Durant, Westbrook, Harden, Green, and then put some nice established Vets around them. Kind of reminds me of the way Joe initially built Detroit. We'd obviously need to hit the jackpot with a guy like Durant and then suck for a couple more years to get guys like Harden and Westbrook, but I really like the way OKC built that team.

I have to admit, with the Pistons being down and OKC being somewhat close to me, I have watched a lot of their games this year. They have a nice looking squad that they primarily build around established college players. Durant, Westbrook, Harden, Green, and then put some nice established Vets around them. Kind of reminds me of the way Joe initially built Detroit. We'd obviously need to hit the jackpot with a guy like Durant and then suck for a couple more years to get guys like Harden and Westbrook, but I really like the way OKC built that team.

In what way, you have to be savvy enough to draft the right players as a start/core. Where has Dumars ever given any indication he is capable of that.

The fallout from the forums Negative Nancy's would be nuclear if the Pistons were bad for that long.

Plus, that team is going to get real expensive real quick. Probably right when they start hitting their stride. Then BAM! Max deal Durant. BAM! 5 yr 65 mil for Jeff Green BAM! 5 yr/70 mil mil for Westbrook. Who knows what Harden will be worth, but this stuff will be happening every year for 3 years.

When and if they start competing for championships it will be a much different looking roster and will be dependent on Durant being able to carry a lot of roster filler to the promise land.

Sure. Add DeMarcus Cousins and trade Rip, then the Pistons will have a relatively bright future again.

Indeed, the Pistons aren't as down and out as everyone portrays. They've had a bad season, they have an inexperienced coach, their top players have missed a bunch of games. One draft pick, One free agent, and one trade. After this offseason plays out, trading contracts will become easier, Tayshaun Prince will be a valuable contract. This will be the Pistons bottom out year, they will rise from here.

Indeed, the Pistons aren't as down and out as everyone portrays. They've had a bad season, they have an inexperienced coach, their top players have missed a bunch of games. One draft pick, One free agent, and one trade. After this offseason plays out, trading contracts will become easier, Tayshaun Prince will be a valuable contract. This will be the Pistons bottom out year, they will rise from here.

Dont want to burst yor bubble and sound like a broken record..it's been a long time since they have done any of those tasks well in a singular fashion..to do all of them..It's like a poor man buying a lottery ticket on his way to bankruptcy court..

Indeed, the Pistons aren't as down and out as everyone portrays. They've had a bad season, they have an inexperienced coach, their top players have missed a bunch of games. One draft pick, One free agent, and one trade. After this offseason plays out, trading contracts will become easier, Tayshaun Prince will be a valuable contract. This will be the Pistons bottom out year, they will rise from here.

John Wall is not even close to Kevin Durant, imo. Everyone says, John Wall is a better Derek Rose...so he's a Deron Williams? which is pretty effin good, no doubt. But the things Kevin Durant will do (and have done) are going to be astounding.

Here’s the real news of the night:
Joe Dumars said in an interview with Eli Zaret that aired during tonight’s telecast he plans to use the mid-level exception this summer to acquire a quality player.

I was worried with the economy down in the area, coupled with his desire to sign Will Bynum, that Dumars wouldn’t use the MLE this year. Thankfully, it’s in the cards.

Dumars also said he plans to acquire a quality player through the draft and another via trade (which indicates he’s not looking to dump Richard Hamilton for an expiring contract – at least not as the only deal of the summer).

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